27 America is already burdened by having to provide security guarantees for 29 other countries. Adding two more countries – especially one that has a large land border with nuclear-armed Russia – is adding risk to our country that is not offset by any measurable benefits. (www.19fortyfive.com) posted 1 year ago by Chukna 1 year ago by Chukna +32 / -5 38 comments share 38 comments share save hide report block hide replies
I think the whole world trading oil in US dollars is a pretty big benefit.
Regardless, that's just life as a superpower. Its how you maintain your influence.